Bon Jovi has year’s top-grossing tour

NEWPORT, UNITED KINGDOM - JUNE 16: Jon Bon Jovi of Bon Jovi performs on day 4 of the Isle of Wight Festival at Seaclose Park on June 16, 2013 in Newport, Isle of Wight. (Photo by Rob Harrison/Getty Images)Rob Harrison
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Bon Jovi not only has the year’s top tour, but the rock band has achieved a career high.

The New Jersey-based act’s worldwide tour grossed $259.5 million this year, topping Pollstar’s annual top 20 list and setting a record for the band itself.

Beyonce is second with $188.6m.

Pink, Justin Bieber and Bruce Springsteen round out the top five.

The top 20 list also included Taylor Swift, Elton John, Rihanna, Depeche Mode and One Direction.